After a really strange and bright St. Patrick's day lightshow, we learn that tonight is Grand Ole Opry night and that could spell t r o u b l e like that Travis Tritt song. Randy Jackson says country week can spoil the flavor for some contestants, and Randy Travis is on hand to help the Top 11 with their choices.
Michael Sarver picks Garth Brooks' "Aint Going Down til the Sun Comes Up". A bold and unwise decision. He has to spend the whole song struggling to catch his breath and doesn't really sing so much as he shows that he knows all the lyrics, as Kara notices as well. Simon compares it to karaoke.
Allison's "Blame it on your Heart" a Patty Loveless song, is great. She's got a lot of fans out there, and I am one of them.
Kris Allen's "To Make You Feel My Love" was written by our Minnesota hero Bob Dylan but Garth Brooks had a huge hit with it. The judges love it and so do I.
Lil Rounds' "Independence Day" is not good. I love Lil, but I think she could have done something way better. She speaks most of the lyrics and seems uncomfortable. Then when she finally gets to the chorus and the big notes, it is underwhelming. Judges are not impressed either.
Adam Lambert's "Ring of Fire" frightened Randy Travis, who is only willing to say that he gives him points for uniqueness. He may have gone too far this time.
Scott chooses "Wild Angels" by Martina McBride and the crowd absol;utely loves it. He missed a few notes but it was a really strong performance. Paula rambles on about the piano and Simon says that is a stupid thing to say. Right on Simon. Simon also says the songs aren't good enough-translation too churchy. Hopefully he'll be safe for a few more weeks.
Alexis Grace is up with Dolly Parton's "Jolene". Why do people insist on walking down the stage stairs as their song begins? Nonetheless, I like it. It's nothing out of this world, but it is a solid showing from Alexis.
D Goke is next with Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel". I always thought this song was a little much. Whatever happened to separation of church and pop? I think he can count on being here for awhile.
Anoop does Willie Nelson's "You were Always on My Mind". Could be awesome. "Heck thta was good!" Says Randy Travis, adding "This will be the best anyone's heard from Anoop." Nice. He nails it! Anoop is back in this thing. That was one of the best tonight for sure. Simon rightly says he went from "zero to hero."
Megan Joy aka Miss Wigglesalot does "Walking After Midnight" and it is predictably bad. Her shakes/wiggles are subdued yet still humorous. Judges somehow still love her and give her a break because she's coughing onstage and sick.
Matt Giraud's version of Carrie Underwood's "So Small" has Randy Travis smiling and has a dreary start, but climbs to show some soul and again he is one of my favorites of the night. I'm glad he is in this competition. Simon thinks he outsung Gokey tonight. Randy's favorite of the night too.
Michael Sarver, Lil Rounds, and Megan Joy are looking like the bottom three to me. Adam may end up there too this week.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment